From LaBelle, Florida for Hendry and Glades County and the Lake Okeechobee region. Don Browne, editor.

Friday, October 07, 2016

6-Year Old Luis Francisco Dies In Crash

IMMOKALEE, FL. -- A six-year old boy was killed after he darted in front of a truck in Immokalee Friday morning.

Steven Salazar, 16 of Immakalee was driving a 2007 Chevy Sierra with 4 passengers while circling a roundabout on N 19th St just north of Immokalee Dr. in Collier county at 7:00 a.m. Friday.

6-year old Luis Reynoso Francisco was walking southbound on N 19th St approaching the roundabout when he darted out in front of of the Chevy truck and was struck in the roadway. He was transported to NCH Northeast where he passed away due to the injuries sustained in the crash.